Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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(p) Midwives.
BUCKHURST HILL.
Mrs. Powis, 9, Tamworth Avenue, Woodford Green.
(Buckhurst 1032).
CHIGWELL.
Miss Skoyles, 9, Coppice Path (Hainault 2108).
Miss Proctor, 64. The Lowe, (Hainault 3110).
LOUGHTON.
Miss Seaman, 85, Grosvenor Drive (Loughton 1879).
Mrs. Camp, 100 Borders Lane, (Loughton 4644).
Miss Boorman, 31, Rochford Avenue, (Loughton 5878).
The Midwives conducted 282 confinements in the district during
the year and attended a further 94 as maternity nurses.
(q) † Chest Clinics.
BUCKHURST HILL.
Essex County Council Clinic, Buckhurst Way, Wednesdays
from 2 p.m.—4.30 p.m.
EPPING.
Chest Clinic, St. Margaret's Hospital, Epping (Epping 2224)
Tuesday 9 a m.—1 p.m. Wednesdays 1.30—4 p.m.
Thursdays 2—4 p.m.
†Under arrangements with the Regional Hospital Board.
(r) Tuberculosis.
Forest Area Tuberculosis Care Association-
The Association continues to assist cases awaiting admission
to sanatoria in various ways and arranges also for the admission
of child contacts to convalescent homes. It concerns itself
also with the after-care of patients by assistance in obtaining
materials for occupational therapy and, whenever possible,
suitable employment for those fit to work.
The Honorary Secretary is Mr. A. J. Edwards, 37, Woodland
Road, Loughton (Loughton 3698).
(s) Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
The following establishments are licenced under the Essex
County Council Act, 1933:—
Miss E. Mackern, 45, Church Hill, Loughton.
*Mr. A. C. Hallard, 195, High Road, Loughton.
*Mrs. M. A. Drummond, la, Lower Road, Loughton.
*Chiropody only.
These premises have been inspected and are being conducted
in a satisfactory manner.
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